Technology

The Washington Post has acknowledged being among the organizations compromised in a hacking campaign linked to Oracle’s business software suite. Reuters initially broke the story on Friday, quoting a statement from the newspaper confirming it was impacted “by the breach of the Oracle E-Business Suite platform.” A representative for the Post did not promptly address…

GoWish, the shopping and wish list application, isn’t being impacted by recession concerns, as it experiences unprecedented figures leading up to the 2025 holiday period. Boasting over 13.6 million registered users, the application achieved a milestone this week, reaching the No. 2 spot in the U.S. App Store on Monday. GoWish has previously observed similar…

According to a recent filing, Rivian has granted its founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, a new stock award based on performance that could potentially reach a value of approximately $5 billion if all the specified goals are achieved. The filing also reveals that Scaringe’s annual salary is being increased to $2 million, and he has…

Seven families filed lawsuits against OpenAI on Thursday, claiming that the company’s GPT-4o model was released prematurely and without effective safeguards. Four of the lawsuits address ChatGPT’s alleged role in family members’ suicides, while the other three claim that ChatGPT reinforced harmful delusions that in some cases resulted in inpatient psychiatric care. In one case,…

Amazon made an announcement on Friday regarding the launch of Amazon Bazaar, a fresh, budget-friendly shopping platform designed for Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This will be a separate app from the main Amazon shopping platform. The retailer notes that on Bazaar, the majority of items are priced below $10, with some as cheap as $2. The product…

According to Bloomberg, Chris Sacca’s VC firm, Lowercarbon Capital, is launching a follow-up fund to support companies focused on nuclear fusion energy, as the VC mentioned during the SOSV Climate Tech Summit on Thursday.   The firm has previously invested in fusion startups such as Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Pacific Fusion. In 2022, it launched a $250 million fund dedicated…

Tesla’s top executive, Elon Musk, stated on Thursday that the company intends to unveil the production model of its second-generation Roadster supercar on April 1, 2026 — almost nine years following the project’s initial reveal. Musk, well-known for not meeting deadlines, mentioned during Tesla’s yearly shareholder gathering that he selected April Fools’ Day partly to…

This April, Tesla will commence production of the Cybercab, an electric autonomous vehicle lacking both pedals and a steering wheel, at its Austin, Texas facility, according to CEO Elon Musk’s announcement during Thursday’s shareholder meeting. His Cybercab remarks followed closely after shareholders voted in favor of a compensation package for Musk potentially valued at $1…

Subtle Computing, a startup based in California, is addressing the challenge of capturing voices clearly in loud settings with its innovative voice isolation models. This technology has the potential to greatly improve voice-based AI products and services. Voice AI-powered consumer apps are currently experiencing significant growth. AI meeting assistants such as Granola, Fireflies, Fathom, and…

Google is integrating Gemini into Maps within India, alongside alerts for road safety and expanded route details. The AI implementation, which debuted in the U.S. on Wednesday, provides AI assistance in Maps hands-free, as well as relevant recommendations during navigation and information regarding points of interest. Miriam Daniel, Google Maps’ vice president and head, mentioned…